The NTSB said the plane is a Beechcraft A A 45, also known as a T-34 and that the airplane hit the water about 80 feet offshore of Jones Island.
was flying the plane that crashed in the waters of the San Juan Islands on Friday, his son, Greg, confirmed with KING 5."The family is devastated. He was a great pilot. He will be missed," a statement from the family reads.
Once the aircraft is recovered from the water, the NTSB said the airplane will be transported to an offsite facility for further examination by investigators. A preliminary report will be available within 30 days and a final report, including the cause of the crash, will be available within 12 to 24 months, according to the NTSB.
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